Today Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of looking after our students Mental, Social, Emotional and Physical Well-being. Dance lessons can be about so much more than just the steps we teach our students, it's time we as dance teachers shift our focus to include a holistic view of our dancers.

Today Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of looking after our students Mental, Social, Emotional and Physical Well-being. Dance lessons can be about so much more than just the steps we teach our students, it's time we as dance teachers shift our focus to include a holistic view of our dancers.

Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. He is a pioneer in the field, launching the first business (and motivational) seminar for dance teachers in the mid-90s and is now the director of the DanceLife Teacher Conference and the DanceLife Retreat Center attracting hundreds of teachers and studio owners from around the world.

Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success.

His entrepreneurial and leadership skills have had a long-lasting impact on the dance community, he is the author of the Complete Guide to Teaching Dance, served as the publisher of Dance Studio Life magazine for 14 years and has served as the President of Dance Masters of America, the United Dance Merchants of America, the founding co-chair of UNITY and is now the Director of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, also known as I.D.E.A.

When given the chance to “talk dance,” Rhee is all about it and that’s what this podcast is all about. We’ll crisscross everything about teaching dance from business to classroom success and we’ll definitely hit on the heart and soul of what being a dance teacher is all about.

Inspiring the next generation of dance educators from around the world

Rhee Gold's DanceLife

Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast

Humans before dancers

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold kick off the new year by tackling a topic every dance studio owner and teacher knows too well: procrastination.

As studios return to full swing and workloads ramp up, Stacey and Rhee explore why we put important tasks off — especially the big ones that feel overwhelming or uncertain. They unpack how pressure can sometimes spark creativity, but also how constant delay leads to unnecessary stress.

Together, they share practical tools to help studio owners move forward with confidence, including:


Using a brain dump to clear mental clutter


Separating personal and business tasks


Prioritising what truly matters


Breaking large projects into manageable action steps


Creating better file systems and organisation habits


Rewarding progress to build momentum

They also discuss how leadership styles, preparation habits, and different working personalities impact productivity — and why perfectionism, self-doubt, and decision fatigue often sit at the heart of procrastination.

Whether you’re avoiding your timetable, recital order, marketing plan, or newsletter, this episode offers encouragement and realistic strategies to help you stop putting things off and start moving forward.

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold kick off the new year by tackling a topic every dance studio owner and teacher knows too well:&nbsp;procrastination.
As studios return to full swing and workloads ramp up, Stacey and Rhee explore why we put important tasks off &mdash; especially the big ones that feel overwhelming or uncertain. They unpack how pressure can sometimes spark creativity, but also how constant delay leads to unnecessary stress.
Together, they share practical tools to help studio owners move forward with confidence, including:
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Using a brain dump to clear mental clutter
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Separating personal and business tasks
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Prioritising what truly matters
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Breaking large projects into manageable action steps
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Creating better file systems and organisation habits
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Rewarding progress to build momentum
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They also discuss how leadership styles, preparation habits, and different working personalities impact productivity &mdash; and why perfectionism, self-doubt, and decision fatigue often sit at the heart of procrastination.
Whether you&rsquo;re avoiding your timetable, recital order, marketing plan, or newsletter, this episode offers encouragement and realistic strategies to help you stop putting things off and start moving forward.

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold kick off the new year by tackling a topic every dance studio owner and teacher knows too well: procrastination.  As studios return to full swing and workloads ramp up, Stacey and Rhee explore why we put important tasks off — especially the big ones that feel overwhelming or uncertain. They unpack how pressure can sometimes spark creativity, but also how constant delay leads to unnecessary stress.

What are you avoiding?

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Welcome to Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, hosted by Stacey Morgan and joined by the fabulous (and very “rugged up”) Rhee Gold—broadcasting from a freezing North Carolina cold snap that has him bundled up and learning new Aussie vocabulary fast.

In this practical and timely episode, Stacey and Rhee dive into one of the biggest make-or-break skills for dance studio owners: clear communication.

They unpack why miscommunication happens so easily—especially when you’re busy, juggling timetables, rehearsals, one-on-ones, and parent expectations—and how “dance language” can accidentally leave families confused. Stacey shares a real studio example of a small timetable change that created big frustration, and how she handled it: owning the mistake, apologising, and then following up about respectful behaviour and boundaries.

Rhee opens up about a recent moment where his intention didn’t land the way he meant it to—and why sometimes the best path forward is a sincere apology rather than defending or over-explaining. Together, they explore the reality of 2025 customer expectations: parents are busy, life is full, and confusion creates cranky customers—even when you’ve communicated multiple times.

You’ll also hear:


Why an apology isn’t always “enough” when a parent has a backlog of unresolved grievances


How creating structured feedback pathways can prevent blow-ups later


Why studio communication must be multi-channel (email, socials, newsletters, in-hand notes, reminders… all of it)


When using ChatGPT can help remove emotion from tough emails—while still keeping your voice


How the post-pandemic world has gotten even busier, and why that impacts both studio owners and families


A reminder that personal growth is part of entrepreneurship—and learning communication is part of the journey

This episode is your encouragement (and your challenge) to build communication systems that are robust, consistent, and two-way—so you can reduce misunderstandings, protect your team, and keep your studio culture strong.

Because when communication improves, stress reduces… and everyone gets to enjoy the journey.

Welcome to Rhee Gold&rsquo;s Dance Life Podcast, hosted by Stacey Morgan and joined by the fabulous (and very &ldquo;rugged up&rdquo;) Rhee Gold&mdash;broadcasting from a freezing North Carolina cold snap that has him bundled up and learning new Aussie vocabulary fast.
In this practical and timely episode, Stacey and Rhee dive into one of the biggest make-or-break skills for dance studio owners: clear communication.
They unpack why miscommunication happens so easily&mdash;especially when you&rsquo;re busy, juggling timetables, rehearsals, one-on-ones, and parent expectations&mdash;and how &ldquo;dance language&rdquo; can accidentally leave families confused. Stacey shares a real studio example of a small timetable change that created big frustration, and how she handled it: owning the mistake, apologising, and then following up about respectful behaviour and boundaries.
Rhee opens up about a recent moment where his intention didn&rsquo;t land the way he meant it to&mdash;and why sometimes the best path forward is a sincere apology rather than defending or over-explaining. Together, they explore the reality of 2025 customer expectations: parents are busy, life is full, and confusion creates cranky customers&mdash;even when you&rsquo;ve communicated multiple times.
You&rsquo;ll also hear:
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Why an apology isn&rsquo;t always &ldquo;enough&rdquo; when a parent has a backlog of unresolved grievances
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How creating structured feedback pathways can prevent blow-ups later
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Why studio communication must be multi-channel (email, socials, newsletters, in-hand notes, reminders&hellip; all of it)
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When using ChatGPT can help remove emotion from tough emails&mdash;while still keeping your voice
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How the post-pandemic world has gotten even busier, and why that impacts both studio owners and families
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A reminder that personal growth is part of entrepreneurship&mdash;and learning communication is part of the journey
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This episode is your encouragement (and your challenge) to build communication systems that are robust, consistent, and two-way&mdash;so you can reduce misunderstandings, protect your team, and keep your studio culture strong.
Because when communication improves, stress reduces&hellip; and everyone gets to enjoy the journey.

Welcome to Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, hosted by Stacey Morgan and joined by the fabulous (and very “rugged up”) Rhee Gold—broadcasting from a freezing North Carolina cold snap that has him bundled up and learning new Aussie vocabulary fast.  In this practical and timely episode, Stacey and Rhee dive into one of the biggest make-or-break skills for dance studio owners: clear communication.  They unpack why miscommunication happens so easily—especially when you’re busy, juggling timetables, rehearsals, one-on-ones, and parent expectations—and how “dance language” can accidentally leave families confused. Stacey shares a real studio example of a small timetable change that created big frustration, and how she handled it: owning the mistake, apologising, and then following up about respectful behaviour and boundaries.  Rhee opens up about a recent moment where his intention didn’t land the way he meant it to—and why sometimes the best path forward is a sincere apology rather than defending or over-explaining. Together, they explore the reality of 2025 customer expectations: parents are busy, life is full, and confusion creates cranky customers—even when you’ve communicated multiple times.

Rugged Up & Ready: Clear Communication, Calm Customers, and Enjoying the Journey

In this special holiday episode of Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan slow things down to reflect on the year that was — and the memories that truly matter.

From unforgettable career highlights (including tap dancing with Hugh Jackman!) to meaningful moments at events like Dancers Against Cancer, Rhee and Stacey share what stood out most over the past 12 months and why taking time to reflect is just as important as moving forward.

The conversation weaves through holiday traditions, travel plans, family time, and the realities of being a dance studio owner who is always “on.” Stacey opens up about why the beach is her place to reset and simply be herself, while Rhee shares his love of long drives, country music, and heading home for Christmas — plus a few confessions about snooping for presents as a kid.

They also talk downtime (or the lack of it), background noise vs. music, Netflix habits, and yes… Ted Lasso makes another appearance.

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder to pause, breathe, and truly enjoy the journey — especially during the holidays. It’s about creating lifetime memories, embracing fresh starts, and giving yourself permission to rest before the new year begins.

✨ Whether you’re a dance teacher, studio owner, or simply someone who needs permission to slow down, this episode is your invitation to reflect, reset, and move into the new year with gratitude and intention.

In this special holiday episode of Rhee Gold&rsquo;s DanceLife Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan slow things down to reflect on the year that was &mdash; and the memories that truly matter.
From unforgettable career highlights (including tap dancing with Hugh Jackman!) to meaningful moments at events like Dancers Against Cancer, Rhee and Stacey share what stood out most over the past 12 months and why taking time to reflect is just as important as moving forward.
The conversation weaves through holiday traditions, travel plans, family time, and the realities of being a dance studio owner who is always &ldquo;on.&rdquo; Stacey opens up about why the beach is her place to reset and simply be herself, while Rhee shares his love of long drives, country music, and heading home for Christmas &mdash; plus a few confessions about snooping for presents as a kid.
They also talk downtime (or the lack of it), background noise vs. music, Netflix habits, and yes&hellip; Ted Lasso makes another appearance.
Most importantly, this episode is a reminder to pause, breathe, and truly enjoy the journey &mdash; especially during the holidays. It&rsquo;s about creating lifetime memories, embracing fresh starts, and giving yourself permission to rest before the new year begins.
✨ Whether you&rsquo;re a dance teacher, studio owner, or simply someone who needs permission to slow down, this episode is your invitation to reflect, reset, and move into the new year with gratitude and intention.

In this special holiday episode of ReGold’s Dance Life Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan slow things down to reflect on the year that was — and the memories that truly matter.  From unforgettable career highlights (including tap dancing with Hugh Jackman!) to meaningful moments at events like Dancers Against Cancer, Rhee and Stacey share what stood out most over the past 12 months and why taking time to reflect is just as important as moving forward.  The conversation weaves through holiday traditions, travel plans, family time, and the realities of being a dance studio owner who is always “on.” Stacey opens up about why the beach is her place to reset and simply be herself, while Rhee shares his love of long drives, country music, and heading home for Christmas — plus a few confessions about snooping for presents as a kid.  They also talk downtime (or the lack of it), background noise vs. music, Netflix habits, and yes… Ted Lasso makes another appearance.  Most importantly, this episode is a reminder to pause, breathe, and truly enjoy the journey — especially during the holidays. It’s about creating lifetime memories, embracing fresh starts, and giving yourself permission to rest before the new year begins.  ✨ Whether you’re a dance teacher, studio owner, or simply someone who needs permission to slow down, this episode is your invitation to reflect, reset, and move into the new year with gratitude and intention.

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